Through their lens: Dustin Nguyen finds independence in the lab

This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences.Dustin Nguyen worked in the lab of Jiang Zhu at Scripps Research InstituteDustin Nguyen looking as cells under a microscope. He submitted this photo … Continue reading Through their lens: Dustin Nguyen finds independence in the lab

Through their lens: Ann Liu does research so current her questions can’t yet be answered online

This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences.Ann Liu worked in the lab of Bruce Torbett at Scripps Research Institute.  Ann Liu practicing pipetting. She submitted this photo through Instagram to … Continue reading Through their lens: Ann Liu does research so current her questions can’t yet be answered online

Inspiration and Advocation – how two research champions are spreading the word

Two of our biggest boosters got a bit of a boost themselves today. Paul Knoepfler and Roman Reed have been named as honorees for this year’s Stem Cell Action Awards. It’s a great honor, and a well-deserved one in both cases.Roman Reed (left) and Paul Knoepfler after Reed was named Stem Cell Person of the … Continue reading Inspiration and Advocation – how two research champions are spreading the word

Through their lens: Sara D’Souza studied the immune reaction from transplanted neural progenitor cells

This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences.Sara D'Souza worked in the lab of Jeanne Loring at Scripps Research Institute.  Sara D'Souza practicing aseptic technique. She submitted this photo through Instagram … Continue reading Through their lens: Sara D’Souza studied the immune reaction from transplanted neural progenitor cells

Through their lens: Hannah Dokter says science can be repetitive and unsuccessful, but the end result is worth it

This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences. Hannah Dokter feeding cells that she was passaging. She submitted this photo through Instagram to CIRM's #CIRMStemCellLab collectionHello CIRM! My name is Hannah Dokter and this … Continue reading Through their lens: Hannah Dokter says science can be repetitive and unsuccessful, but the end result is worth it

Feeding stem cells and watching Waterbears: the Buck opens its doors to the public

We have had a long friendship with the folks at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. They do some great work up on the hill in Novato (you can read about the work we have funded at the Buck here) Now they have a brand new Learning Center that is going to let them … Continue reading Feeding stem cells and watching Waterbears: the Buck opens its doors to the public

Through their lens: Carly Larsson dreams mad scientist dreams (and wants more time in the lab)

This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences. Carly Larsson took this confocal microscopy image and submitted it to our #CIRMStemCellLab Instagram feed.Carly Larsson worked in the lab … Continue reading Through their lens: Carly Larsson dreams mad scientist dreams (and wants more time in the lab)

Jonathan Thomas reflects on the loss of board member Duane Roth

Duane RothOn behalf of all the CIRM family, we mourn the loss of our colleague and dear friend Duane Roth, who died yesterday. Throughout his tenure with us as a Board member and Co Vice-Chair, he was one of the true stewards of the mission, offering countless insights on the role of industry in the … Continue reading Jonathan Thomas reflects on the loss of board member Duane Roth

Through their lens: Erica Keane does research to better understand Williams syndrome

This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences. Erica Keane working in the lab of Ken Kosik at UCSB. She submitted this photo through Instagram to CIRM's … Continue reading Through their lens: Erica Keane does research to better understand Williams syndrome

Through their lens: Dan Roman studies the role of genes in the single-cell embryo

This summer we're sponsoring high school interns in stem cell labs throughout California. We asked those students to contribute to our Instagram photos and YouTube videos about life in the lab, and write about their experiences. Dan Roman looking at nematode worms under the microscope. He submitted this photo through Instagram to CIRM's #CIRMStemCellLab collectionDan … Continue reading Through their lens: Dan Roman studies the role of genes in the single-cell embryo